What’s On in Brisbane for Families
Families Magazine shares what’s on for families with kids of all ages across Brisbane, Ipswich, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Toowoomba. In our ‘What’s On’ in Brisbane this weekend for families calendar you will find our team’s suggestions for weekday, weekend, night-time and school holiday events and activities. All our suggestions suit families and are kid friendly.
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Ngā Pakiwaitara O Matariki
10 May @ 10:00 am - 3 August @ 3:00 pm
Free
Māori storytelling amongst the stars
Experience the rising of the Matariki star cluster, signifying the Māori New Year in Te Ao Māori.
Immerse yourself in the heart of Matariki – remembering those lost to us over the past year, celebrating the present, giving thanks, and reaching out to the promise of the future.
Explore each of the nine stars and their pakiwaitara/stories through the sharing of cultural knowledge and kupu tuku iho/histories, waiata/song, mahi toi/visual arts, and kapa haka/dance.
Embrace the past present and future of Matariki in Moreton Bay.
Kua haehae ngā hihi o Matariki
The rays of Matariki are glistening
Image credit: Mana Wāhine, photographer Hera Tāwai, 2025. Material: Whakaahua Matihiko/Digital Photography.
Bribie Island Seaside Museum is open from Wednesday to Friday, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, and Saturday to Sunday, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
All ages free event, no bookings required